# NTSB investigations: Other weather encounter

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN12CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N1380K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA273.md): Cessna 170B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N1640D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA386.md): Cessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N9497A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN12CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA361.md): Cessna 172H · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N3736R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA285.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.
- [NTSB ANC12CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA045.md): Cessna 150G · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2012 · N3235J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR12CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2012 · N3184D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ERA12CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA342.md): Piper PA46 · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N630TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA292.md): Risher Jimmy E Vans Aircraft RV-8 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N811JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA196.md): Cessna 195 · Heber-Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N3442V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll upon encountering a wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR12FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA164.md): Cessna 320D · Green River, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2012 · N32EG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure.
- [NTSB ERA12CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA216.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2012 · N9148C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA209.md): Cessna 172S · Lafayette, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2012 · N53460 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA171.md): Cessna R172E · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2012 · N3196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability.
- [NTSB ERA12LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Amory, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N3688W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision-making, including his inadequate weather evaluation and his delayed diversion to a closer airport, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA155.md): Bell 206 · Montana Auyantepui, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2012 · YV1985 · Destroyed
  > On January 18, 2012, about 1715 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV1985, was destroyed when it collided with a mountain during a sightseeing flight near Montaña Auyantepui, Parque Nacional Canaima, in the State of…
- [NTSB ERA12WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA159.md): Beech A36 · Mato Grosso, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2012 · PR-RGF · Destroyed
  > On January 14, 2012, about 1000 universal coordinated time, a Beech A36, Brazilian registration PR-RGF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain, following a loss of control during cruise flight into deteriorating weather near Mato Grosso, Brazil. The…
- [NTSB CEN12CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA131.md): Infinity Power Parachutes Classic 2002 · Alanson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N3902V · Substantial damage
  > The powered parachute’s encounter with a downdraft/windshear during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift.
- [NTSB ERA12FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA115.md): Socata TBM 700 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N731CA · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s encounter with unforecasted severe icing conditions that were characterized by high ice accretion rates and the pilot's failure to use his command authority to depart the icing conditions in an expeditious manner, which resulted in a loss of…
- [NTSB CEN12FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA108.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N3590T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…
- [NTSB ANC12FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA014.md): Cessna U206G · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N252AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN12LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA095.md): Beech F90 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N90QL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed for icing conditions and his subsequent loss of airplane control while flying the airplane under autopilot control in severe icing conditions, contrary to the airplane's handbook. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR12FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA040.md): Cessna T337 · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA061.md): Cessna 401A · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12MA034.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Pukoo, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N11QV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in the impact of the horizontal stabilizer and lower forward portion of the fenestron with ground and/or vegetation and led to…
- [NTSB CEN12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N8485D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA022.md): Cessna 172P · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N54356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA12FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA007.md): Cessna 207A · Matinicus Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N70437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ANC11LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA108.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N230CH · Substantial damage
  > Upslope wind conditions while the helicopter was operating at ground idle, which resulted in the helicopter rollover. Contributing to the accident was the lack of manufacturer data regarding the effect of upslope wind conditions on helicopter ground idle…
- [NTSB CEN11LA657](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA657.md): Cessna P210N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2011 · N4867K · Substantial damage
  > The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC11CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA102.md): Cessna 180 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2011 · N9019C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA422.md): Air Creation Clipper 582S · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N5099A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA083.md): Cessna 180A · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N26CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA580.md): Cessna 172N · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N3209E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA579.md): Cessna 180 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N3316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.
- [NTSB CEN11CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA517.md): Kubicek BB85 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N1545T · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA520.md): Cameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N2012J · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA492.md): Cessna 182S · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA485.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N731JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA465.md): Pipistrel Taurus · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N261T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA445.md): Skytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N5358Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.
- [NTSB CEN11LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA426.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N6980W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect identification of the wind direction before landing, which resulted in a tailwind landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA408.md): Cessna TU206G · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N735JY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.
- [NTSB CEN11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA387.md): Beech B200 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N23WS · Substantial damage
  > The lightning strike during an en route descent.
- [NTSB WPR11FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA239.md): Brantly B-2B · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N222DW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to fly in windy conditions that exceeded his capabilities, which resulted in his subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was his lack of flight experience in the accident helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA309.md): Beech A23 · Greene, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N3548R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue a visual approach with low visibility and in heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA353.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N224RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA330.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N5097S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA309.md): Cessna 208B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2011 · N208TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA267.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N847C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?page=21

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '400' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence?page=20

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